Dear Festus,

Thinking back to when I created the mural, I distinctly remember being a "thirsty artist" (opposed to a starving one.) I think, perhaps, that those amphoras may have been payment for inclusion in my mural. (I think you got a deal.)

I really should learn to ask for money for my painting in future. It would probably be more lucrative, however, on second though, once I've imbibed, imagine how creative I might become? Now, that is a dilemna.